Personal manufacturing systems

P. Bailey

doi:10.1117/12.57753

1 April 1992 Personal manufacturing systems

P. Bailey

Proceedings Volume 1573, Commercial Applications of Precision Manufacturing at the Sub-Micron Level; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.57753
Event: SIRA, 1991, London, United Kingdom

Abstract

Personal Manufacturing Systems are the missing link in the automation of the design-to- manufacture process. A PMS will act as a CAD peripheral, closing the loop around the designer enabling him to directly produce models, short production runs or soft tooling with as little fuss as he might otherwise plot a drawing. Whereas conventional 5-axis CNC machines are based on orthogonal axes and simple incremental movements, the PMS is based on a geodetic structure and complex co-ordinated 'spline' movements. The software employs a novel 3D pixel technique for give itself 'spatial awareness' and an expert system to determine the optimum machining conditions. A completely automatic machining strategy can then be determined.

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P. Bailey "Personal manufacturing systems", Proc. SPIE 1573, Commercial Applications of Precision Manufacturing at the Sub-Micron Level, (1 April 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.57753

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